Rural Support Taranaki

14/06/2026

Rural Support Trust, Farmlands and Ignite have teamed up to make it easier for rural people to connect with professional support online or by phone.

No referral. No waitlist. No cost. You do not have to travel to get private support, when and where it works for you.

Free, confidential wellbeing support that fits around farm life.
Register at this link

Access free counselling sessions for rural Aotearoa. Connect with trusted wellbeing professionals by phone, online, or in person.

14/06/2026

This Lincoln and Massey University researchers goal is that this study will help inform more responsive services, supports, and policy for women in farming across rural communities.

The survey is anonymous and takes around 15 minutes to complete. As a thank you, you can go in the draw to win 1 of 4 $100 Swanndri vouchers.

Please consider taking part and sharing it with other females in your professional and rural networks
The more voices the deeper the research, the better outcomes.

14/06/2026

This Week is Men's Health Week 15 - 21 June. One of the simplest thing is to take a "Whats your score" test.
It only takes a few minutes and provides peace of mind or identifies a blind spot. https://menshealthweek.co.nz/mens-health-survey/
a self assessment test. The late Dr Tom Mullholland would be proud to see his work continue as founder of "Do You Know your Numbers" and champion of farmers health.

Every day we will post a hint/tip to keep your wellbeing uppermind - it isn't a selfish thing to do but shows you care about being well for farm and family, friends and foe.

Thanks to https://menshealthweek.co.nz/

13/06/2026

Rural Industry Leaders returned enforce for the benefit of Rural Support Trust, raising $400k from many sponsors and supporters. 🙏❤️🏆🌻
The online auction is LIVE until Sunday at 5pm and there are still high-value items including water troughs and fence posts. BID now and grab a deal at

https://app.galabid.com/rst2026/items?item_type=bidding

12/06/2026

A wonderful partnership. Thank you Farmlands Stratford, Farmlands Inglewood and Farmlands National.

Free counselling and wellbeing services are being brought closer to rural communities through a new nationwide partnership.

12/06/2026

Wow...thank you to everyone, from attendees, you the bidders, donees of products and the organising team. Very much appreciated.

Organisers thank 32 event partners and 36 live and online auction contributors for the overwhelming response to the event.

12/06/2026

All the best Mark...

A third candidate has entered the Federated Farmers presidential election, creating a three-way contest amid debate over leadership succession.

12/06/2026

Seasonal Staff Required for 2026 Disbudding Season

Taranaki Veterinary Centre is currently recruiting casual staff to work from July through to the end of October.
The position is to be part of our Large Animal Veterinary Technician disbudding teams, covering the practice areas Stratford, Manaia, Hawera, Patea and Waverley.
You will work alongside our permanent large animal technicians and be part of a hardworking, enthusiastic team.
Once training is complete you will be required to work 20-30 hours a week between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

You need to be:
• A person who likes to work in a team environment.
• Have a good sense of humour.
• Be physically fit.
• Presentable
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Previous experience with dairy stock is not essential but recommended.
Full training will be given.

If you are interested in one of these positions and would like to know more, please email [email protected] Please include a short letter about yourself and what area you reside in.

Closing date for this position is Tuesday 30th June 2026

11/06/2026

I heard it was a wonderful night... thank you.

Rural Support Trusts help rural people overcome challenges which at times may seem overwhelming.

So it was great to join a number of colleagues last night and support Suze Redmayne MP for Rangitīkei in the great farming debate at the Rural Leaders Dinner. It was a wonderful evening, but more importantly, will raise a significant sum to support the work of the 14 regional rural support trusts from Te Tai Tokerau to Southland.

Rural Support Trusts comprise rural people, and they do outstanding work helping the wellbeing of our rural communities. I strongly support Ruapehu-Whanganui Rural Support Trust and Rural Support Taranaki for the way they help rural individuals and communities get back on their feet in tough times.

10/06/2026

For many Golf is just a game but it also is a great way to connect, to be active and to socialise with others. This is an Ambrose tournament -if you want to have a fun day out but feel you are not a good player - Ambrose takes the best ball from your team.
Brunch is at 9:30 with tee off 10:00.
Registration details on the poster.

Ambrose teams of 4 ⛳
See you at the 19th on the 19th! 😉